Countdown - Countdown to Dates

Countdown - Countdown to Dates

Countdown to important days

47 ratings
11 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 12 May 2026)

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Easily track important upcoming events like birthdays, vacations, and conferences. Add custom titles, emojis, and dates to your countdowns. Sync across devices and utilize widgets and Siri Shortcuts for quick access.

Create custom countdowns
Add titles and emojis
Apple Watch complications
Today View widgets
iCloud sync
Siri Shortcuts integration
Import calendar events
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What's New in Countdown

1.4

September 17, 2020

- Improved Notifications - Select from almost a dozen notification options, including “At time of Countdown”, “1 hour before”, and “2 days before” - Units - Countdowns can now use months and years, rather than just days - Defaults - Set default values for new Countdowns - Archive - Like keeping old Countdowns around? Set them to Archive, and once they’re over, they’ll move to the Archive automatically - Delete When Over - Automatically delete Countdowns when they’re completed - Handoff Support - Countdown now supports Handoff, so you can switch between different devices while you edit or create a Countdown (including Countdown for macOS) - Improved Spanish Support - Please reach out if we have a mistranslation - Added French Support - Please reach out if we have a mistranslation - Watch app Improvements - Create Countdowns from Apple Watch - View specific Categories - Improved design throughout the app to be less harsh on your eyes - Improvements to the way iCloud Sync behaves - If you encounter any issues with iCloud Sync, please contact us using the “Feedback” option in the app’s settings - Improved design of saving a Countdown in the iMessage app - Added iOS 14 Widget Support

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Premium Features

Adds Premium features

User reviews

Review reduced - app appears abandoned

Edit to my previous review. App appears to be abandoned. Not updated since early 2019. Developer does not respond to basic support emails, despite my purchase of premium. Too many competitors who are actively maintaining their apps. Moved on.

So Many Bugs

I want to like this app so much. I’ve paid for it and will tip more when it’s functional. The aesthetics are great. But then there are the bugs: 1. The gallery tab is empty 2. When attempting to use the Single Countdown widget attempting to select a widget causes sit, spin, and do nothing 3. Selecting the Up Next widget displays a widget in the past (~12k days ago) 4. The date I set on a widget in the past (my Birthday) keeps changing without user interaction—i.e. it’s corrupting my user-input data

Here are some things that may or may not be bugs but they are definitely confusing: 1. Selecting “Units” on a count down does not change what is displayed on the Home tab within the app (i.e. setting Units to Years does not change a card from displaying “days ago” to “years ago” as expected. 2. I expected that setting Repeat to Every Year would cause the widget to show a countdown to the upcoming date. It does not and it does not appear there is a way to chose this behavior.

And finally a couple of features requests: 1. A way to rotate through looking backward at a date (how long since the first recurrence) and forward (how long until the next recurrence) 2. A more flexible recurrence system (take a look at the many apps that implement this: calendars, todo apps, etc.). I want to be able to set Election Day to every four years for example. Or Garbage Day to every-other week. I’d love to be able to enter a rule for U.S. Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November).

Please continue development. I really want to love your app. I was disappointed that I can’t yet.

-S
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Ideal widget

Since widgets are mainly informational and not interactive, it's good to see a nice, clean widget that is simple and tells you exactly what you need to know. Great job, devs!

Good app

Love the app, but it would be nice if y’all release a dark theme for the widget itself.

5/5

Great app, easy to use and quick to get it up and running.

The widget is very useful but I would like it if you could combine categories for this.

Also, this app gets bonus points as I love apps that give you a choice of icons and themes to choose from 👍

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FAQ

Does Countdown have ads?

No, Countdown does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing a clean user experience without interruptions.

What devices does Countdown support?

Countdown is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This allows users to track their important dates across multiple Apple devices.

How often is Countdown updated?

The latest version of Countdown is 1.4, which was released on September 17, 2020. While updates may not be frequent, the app is stable and functional for its core purpose.

Can I sync my countdowns between devices?

Yes, Countdown offers free iCloud sync. This ensures your countdowns are up-to-date across your iPad, iPhone, and Mac.

What is the age rating for Countdown?

Countdown has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, due to its simple and non-offensive content.

How does Countdown compare to other countdown apps?

Countdown offers robust features like Apple Watch complications, Siri Shortcuts, and iCloud sync, which are often premium features in other apps. Its free availability and high user rating of 4.6 stars suggest a strong user experience.

Can I import events from my existing calendar into Countdown?

Yes, Countdown allows you to import calendar events to create new countdowns. You can also save your created countdowns to a calendar of your choice.

What are users saying about Countdown?

Users have rated Countdown an average of 4.6 stars from 47 ratings. This indicates a generally positive sentiment towards the app's functionality and ease of use.